Hawke Frontier HD X 10x42 specs and field of view
The Frontier HD X 10x42 lands on the 336 ft median field for 10x42, at 45th of 87 models. Its maker list price band is $200 to $500.
- Field of view
- 336 ftat 1,000 yd
- Eye relief
- 15 mm
- Close focus
- 8.2 ft
- Weight
- 25.6 oz
- Exit pupil
- 4.2 mmcalculated
Why pick it
- Focuses as close as 8.2 ft
- Waterproof
- Takes a tripod adapter
Who the Frontier HD X 10x42 suits
The 4.2 mm calculated exit pupil and a 336 ft field at 1,000 yd suit general daylight viewing at 10x. A tripod fits the body for steady long observation.
Eye relief of 15 mm is under the 16 mm median, and the 8.2 ft close focus is longer than the 6.6 ft median for 10x42.
Frontier HD X 10x42 is one choice among many, and the top binoculars compared covers the most popular ones. Frontier HD X 10x42 is one of 87 models in the 10x42 binoculars comparison. Hawke lists it in the $200 to $500 price band, alongside the models in best binoculars under $500.
Frontier HD X 10x42 specifications
Frontier HD X 10x42 figures as Hawke prints them; rows marked * are calculated from the 10x42 size.
| Magnification | 10x |
|---|---|
| Objective lens | 42 mm |
| Prism type | Roof |
| Field of view | 336 ft at 1,000 yd (112 m at 1,000 m) |
| Angular field of view | 6.4° |
| Apparent field of view | 64° |
| Eye relief | 15 mm |
| Close focus | 8.2 ft (2.5 m) |
| Eye spacing range | 56 to 74 mm |
| Weight | 25.6 oz (725 g) |
| Length | 5.5 in (140 mm) |
| Waterproofing | Waterproof. |
| Fog-proofing gas | Nitrogen |
| Tripod adaptable | Yes |
| Maker list price | $200 to $500 |
| Exit pupil | 4.2 mm * |
| Twilight factor | 20.5 * |
| Relative brightness | 17.6 * |
* Calculated from the size, not printed by the maker.
Frontier HD X 10x42 against other 10x42 binoculars
Frontier HD X 10x42 shows 336 ft at 1,000 yd, at or above the 336 ft median of the 87 10x42 models in the chart. At 25.6 oz it is heavier than the 24.9 oz median for the size.
Frontier HD X 10x42 and its nearest rivals
Frontier HD X 10x42 next to the 10x42 models closest to it in maker list price, with the best figure in each column in bold.
| Model | Field of view | Eye relief | Close focus | Weight | Exit pupil | Maker list price | Amazon |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hawke Frontier HD X 10x42 | 336 ft | 15 mm | 8.2 ft | 25.6 oz | 4.2 mm | $200 to $500 | |
| Maven C.1 10x42 | 314 ft | 16 mm | 5.9 ft | 24.5 oz | 4.2 mm | $200 to $500 | |
| GPO Passion SD 10x42 | 314 ft | 16.1 mm | 9.8 ft | 24.6 oz | 4.2 mm | $200 to $500 | |
| Steiner Safari UltraSharp 10x42 | 317 ft | 16 mm | 6.6 ft | 25.4 oz | 4.2 mm | $200 to $500 | Check price on Amazon |
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Other sizes of the Frontier HD X
Hawke makes the Frontier HD X in 4 sizes; a larger front lens adds brightness and weight, and more magnification narrows the view.
| Model | Size | Field of view | Eye relief | Close focus | Weight | Exit pupil |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hawke Frontier HD X 10x42 | 10x42 | 336 ft | 15 mm | 8.2 ft | 25.6 oz | 4.2 mm |
| Hawke Frontier HD X 8x32 | 8x32 | 405 ft | 16 mm | 8.2 ft | 19 oz | 4 mm |
| Hawke Frontier HD X 10x32 | 10x32 | 324 ft | 15 mm | 9.8 ft | 19 oz | 3.2 mm |
| Hawke Frontier HD X 8x42 | 8x42 | 426 ft | 18 mm | 6.6 ft | 25.6 oz | 5.3 mm |
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Frontier HD X 10x42 questions
Frontier HD X 10x42: does it work with glasses?
Frontier HD X 10x42 has 15 mm of eye relief, under the 16 mm the RSPB advises for people who wear glasses, so the edge of the view may be cut off with glasses on.
Frontier HD X 10x42: what does 10x42 mean?
Frontier HD X 10x42 magnifies 10 times through 42 mm front lenses, which works out to an exit pupil of 4.2 mm, the width of the beam of light that reaches each eye.
Frontier HD X 10x42: how wide is the view?
Frontier HD X 10x42 shows a view 336 ft wide at 1,000 yd, at or above the 336 ft median of the 87 10x42 models in the chart.
Frontier HD X 10x42: can it go on a tripod?
Frontier HD X 10x42 is tripod adaptable according to Hawke, so it accepts a binocular tripod adapter.